ROBERT PATTINSON JOINS NEW FILM 'THE ROVER'

Robert Pattinson has joined David Michod’s

The Rover. Pattinson, best known for his Edward role in the Twilightfranchise, will play the character of Reynolds (the brother of one of the thieves who is left behind when a police encounter goes wrong...)in the film. The film in the near future as one man relentless pursues his men who stole his car through the wild and rough Australian outback. This latest landing for Pattinson comes in the heart of busy times for the versatile actor. Pattinson, it was recently announced, will star in Jean-Stephane Sauvaire’s Mission Blacklist. The actor will also see his leading role in the David Cronenberg directed Cosmopolis debut in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival later this month. Guy Pearce will also star in The Rover. Tory Metzger and David Linde’s Lava Bear are producing the film. Pattinson is repped by WME, 3Arts, and Curtis Brown. SOURCE: Deadline